The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading ...

Parents, child safety groups and politicians have been putting pressure on tech companies to make AI chatbots safer.

They don’t consider it safe and they don’t think the companies are going to fix it.” Common Sense Media, a research and advocacy group focused on youth and technology, has not endorsed the bill yet, ...

If your kids, tweens or teens are old enough to carry their own phones, it may be time to upgrade to a tracking app (and not just for Halloween). These lightweight apps avoid being invasive but still ...

In her new book, “Smartphone Nation,” social media expert Kaitlyn Regehr helps parents manage their digital media consumption and teach kids healthy tech habits.

A viral Instagram reel suggests that overreliance on technology, particularly doomscrolling, is a class indicator. The creator argues that those who a ...

Young chimpanzees are remarkably innovative, inventing tools and improving on ones that adults use—and this technical ...

Public school students will largely be banned from using cell phones in classrooms under a bipartisan bill Gov. Tony Evers ...

Findings from the study also concluded that most older adults recognize there are benefits of screen time, as well. A ...

With the prevalence of social media and reliance on technology, it's more crucial than ever for young children to develop healthy digital habits.As such, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA ...

AI is changing what careers are possible for students interested in STEM subjects. WIRED spoke with five aspiring scientists ...

Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots amid growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence chats on children.